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BX51 YJG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,659 mi
Last recorded166,659 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 166,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 166,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Needs tracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 154,772 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 154,756 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 143,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front shock absorbers soft

Fail 10 Sep 2014 143,898 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front shock absorbers soft

Pass 25 Sep 2012 116,981 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 116,981 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 106,226 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,084 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 91,870 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 81,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 65,416 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 55,871 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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BX51 YJG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 99,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX51 YJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX51 YJG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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